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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Fudge and Filled Chocolates

    Sugar Free Peppermint Patties

    Updated: Jan 17, 2023 · Published: Dec 12, 2015 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    The perfect night-time winter snack: Sugar Free Peppermint Patties made with slow-release casein protein!

    a pile of sugar free peppermint patties with one cut to show the inside

    As I've mentioned many times before on this blog, different types of protein powder have different textures and therefore work very differently in recipes. The texture of casein protein powder is perfect here, and I would not recommend substituting it with other types of protein.

    If you tried using whey here, you'd need something drying like coconut flour to get the dough moldable. But then it would become a heavier, much different consistency than you'd want as the center of a peppermint patty.

    If you want a vegan or non-dairy peppermint patty, I'd say use coconut butter + mint flavoring + sweetener for the filling, and just leave out the protein. Vegan proteins wouldn't work well texturally, here. And in that case I'd choose confectioners erythritol to sweeten, since it has more body and texture than the fine stevia powder.

    These Sugar Free Protein Peppermint Patties would make a perfect night-time snack because of the casein protein. Micellar casein is a slow-release protein, and is therefore generally recommended for use at night.

    To get the minty flavor, I used alcohol-free peppermint extract. I'm always turned off by the taste of the alcohol in regular extracts in no-bake recipes. Be sure not to overdo the mint flavoring. Too much can certainly ruin your recipe! Taste your filling once you've mixed it, and add by the drop if you want more peppermint flavor.

    I cut the circle patties using one of these circle cutters.

    For the chocolate coating here I used unsweetened chocolate with stevia powder. A great way to control the carbs and sweetness of your chocolate!

    These Sugar Free Peppermint Patties are delicious and easy to make. Give them a try!

    And check out this post for more high protein keto recipes.

    a pile of sugar free peppermint patties with one cut to show the inside

    Sugar Free Peppermint Patties

    Makes 14 patties.
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    Prep Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Calories: 37kcal
    Author: Andréa

    Ingredients

    Peppermint filling:

    • ½ cup unflavored casein protein powder 42g
    • ⅛ teaspoon stevia powder about 6 scoops
    • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 120ml (or any milk)
    • ⅛ teaspoon alcohol-free peppermint extract 0.6ml
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted, 14g

     

      Chocolate coating:

      • 45 g unsweetened chocolate melted
      • 4 scoops stevia powder or to taste

      Instructions

      • Mix the casein and stevia. Set aside.
      • In another bowl mix the almond milk and peppermint flavor. Then add to casein and stevia.
      • Mix together until combined well.
      • Add coconut oil, and mix in. You may want to use your hands.
      • Roll or press this dough about ¼" thick on a sheet of parchment paper.
      • Cover with more parchment or plastic wrap and freeze for about 10 minutes.
      • Mix together your melted chocolate and stevia for the chocolate coating. Set aside.
      • Once dough is removed from freezer, cut out your circle patties and place them on a sheet of parchment paper. Gather your scraps and press the dough again to make all 14 patties.
      • Using a fork, dip each patty in the chocolate. Set on parchment-lined tray.
      • Once all patties are coated, set the tray in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to set.
      • Enjoy! These should be fine sitting out for a few hours, but for longer storage keep them in the refrigerator.

      Notes

      A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a different texture, I would only recommend casein protein powder in this recipe. DO NOT USE WHEY PROTEIN. It won't work. I promise.
      For vegan or non-dairy versions, I would use coconut butter + mint flavor + confectioners erythritol for the filling, and leave out the protein.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1/14 recipe | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g
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      Comments

      1. Andréa

        January 12, 2016 at 8:42 am

        Hi Kim,
        That would be true if you're using whey protein, for sure! But casein is very different. I made the recipe a few times before posting, and I'm sure the numbers are correct for the powder I used. Different types of protein powder work very differently in recipes, so be sure to stick to the protein powder used in the recipe or check the Notes section for substitutions that might work.
        Best,
        Andréa

      2. Kim

        January 09, 2016 at 10:43 am

        This recipe isn't right - 1/2 cup powder to 1/2 cup liquid makes it completely liquid. Adding extra protein powder didn't work either - totally sticky. I put it in the freezer and it stuck to the wax paper. Epic fail!!

      3. Andréa

        December 18, 2015 at 12:02 pm

        Aww, thanks! Wait until you see the train cake I'm posting today! :)

      4. GiGi Eats

        December 17, 2015 at 9:03 pm

        5 stars
        So friggin' beautiful! I admire your patience in making all of your recipes look so flipping amazing! HA AH!

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